The Academy Graduation and Richard Livingston Awards

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AbbeyAutoline recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of its talented individuals at the annual Academy Graduation and Richard Livingston Awards. This prestigious event recognises academic excellence, professional development, and the dedication of staff who have completed or are undertaking their insurance-related qualifications while also inspiring and supporting their colleagues.

Hosted by Justin Hillen, Group Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Wendy Close, Group People Director, the ceremony took place in the A&L Goodbody Lounge at Ulster Rugby’s Kingspan Stadium. The event honoured the hard work and commitment of employees striving for excellence in their professional journeys.

The Academy

The Academy Programme is designed to support and encourage staff in pursuing relevant professional qualifications, helping them achieve their educational and personal development goals.

The following AbbeyAutoline employees successfully completed this year’s Academy Programme:

• Gordon Wotherspoon – Certificate in CII
• Louise Kirkpatrick – Certificate in CII
• Andrea Lavery – Certificate in CII
• Ashleigh White – Certificate in CII
• Kathy McConaghy – Certificate in CII
• Sharon McStravog – Certificate in CII
• Kyla Burch – Certificate in CII
• Michelle Hughes – Certificate in Insurance Product Advice

Each graduate received a certificate and a trophy in recognition of their accomplishments.

Richard Livingston Awards

Now in its fourth year, the Richard Livingston Award celebrates individuals who have not only completed or are undertaking a professional qualification but have also supported or inspired their colleagues in enhancing performance and development.

This year’s AbbeyAutoline shortlisted nominees were:

• Angela McLarnon – Personal Lines
• Eamon Glenholmes – Personal Lines
• Kathy McConaghy – Personal Lines
• Louise Kirkpatrick – Personal Lines
• Sharon McStravog – Personal Lines
• Andrea Lavery – Personal Lines
• Ashleigh White – Personal Lines
• Kyla Burch – Personal Lines
• Michelle Hughes – Personal Lines

These nominees exemplify AbbeyAutoline’s commitment to fostering a culture of learning and development.

Introducing The Rising Star Award

This year marked the introduction of our new Rising Star Award which recognises our recent graduates, trainee and apprentice hires who are excelling in their studies. We are delighted to announce that the winner of the inaugural Rising Star Award was AbbeyAutoline Apprentice Piaras Dunbar from our Portadown Branch. Huge congratulations to Piaras on this amazing achievement and congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted.

Congratulations to all Academy Programme graduates and nominees for the Richard Livingston Awards. Your dedication and achievements contribute to the continued success and excellence of our business. We look forward to celebrating even more milestones in the future!